document.write( "Question 971089: Please simplify the rational expression:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "((x^3) - (5*(x^2)) - (3*x) + 15) / (x^2 - (8*x) + 15)\r
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Please simplify the rational expression:
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\n" ); document.write( "Group factor the numerator, factor the denominator
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\n" ); document.write( "Factor out x, factor out -5
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